A little Support and lot’s of Love

It’s almost October, and for those who don’t know, it will soon be Down Syndrome Awareness month.  I’m pretty sure I don’t need to explain why it’s so important to me.  I just hope that you, my readers…friends, think it’s just as important. 

Last year, the family participated in the Down Syndrome Information Alliance Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk, and it was a blast!  It was emotional. It made me happy. 

I often say how much I loved living in Hawaii, because I was surrounded by people who looked like me.  It was the first time in my life that I was around a large group of people who didn’t question or ask about my “ethnic” background, because a lot of us are Hapa people!

But this walk, it was special.  Because it brought together a large group of people that I rarely get to see.  Eyes that were somewhat similar, but different than Lillian’s. I was surrounded by families who knew my personal struggles, pure joy and happiness.  We were surrounded by people who didn’t question, look or stare.  She was surrounded by her peers who have or will go through similar life experiences.

It was a day we all were able to show our support and share to the world our unconditional love.

So, I’ll leave it at that..no pressure or guilt.  If you want to help donate in Lillian’s Honor, I would be forever grateful.  If you can’t, but are willing to share  your support and love for Lillian by leaving a comment,  I will still be forever grateful. 

Stepping up for Lillian’s Lilypad’s 

for the October 17, Step up for Down Syndrome Awareness Walk

 

 

(All photos taken by MRS Photography)

Organize Me! pt. 2

Thank you everyone for your helpfulness!  As a recap...I did not get to run my first 5k :(  There just wasn't enough time to fit that in.

However, I did have a wonderful time at the Down syndrome Support Group.  We got to meet a two wonderful new additions to our group...a little boy and brand new baby girl!  I am in love all over again!  Holding Ms. T in my arms was wonderful and it made me miss all things baby!  She had that intriguing baby smell and wonderful baby breath that I miss dearly.  And she gave me the most wonderful smiles that filled me up with happiness.  For her, I was happy to have missed my first 5k.

Soon after, Lillian and I met the rest of the family at our church to volunteer for a rummage sale.  There was so much stuff!  Sadly, Katie realized that I gave away a bag of our toys.  I did not do this intentionally either, it was purely incidental!  The majority of her Webkinz and Care Bears were in this bag of toys.  This bag was meant to be put away but somehow was put in the church pile.  Ugh...I felt horrible.  Especially, when she told me that she thinks her toys were part of the sale.  I kinda just brushed it off thinking someone else had the same stuff as we did.  Nope.  I was wrong.  When we got home, the bag was missing.  I really felt really really bad, because she could have salvaged her things, but I wouldn't let her. Thankfully, her birthday is around the corner.  Hopefully, I can make it up to her!

SO....Now, I am learning how to use the calender on my phone properly.  I think this is a great idea since my phone is always by my side.  I just hope that I don't loose it!  Maybe, I should by a pocket calender also.  I can't go wrong with writing plans out in more than one calender...right?